Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories

by Thornton W. Burgess

16 chapters2h 53mEnglish1920

About this book

Thornton W. Burgess was a conservationist and prolific author of children's books. His gently humorous stories about the animals of the meadows and woods teach little lessons about getting along with others; they are perfect bedtime stories for small children. (Summary by Laurie Anne Walden)

101 - Why Striped Chipmunk Is Proud of His Stripes

602

202 - Why Peter Rabbit Cannot Fold His Hands

534

303 - Why Unc' Billy Possum Plays Dead

704

404 - Why Reddy Fox Wears Red

644

505 - Why Jimmy Skunk Never Hurries

644

606 - Why Sammy Jay Has a Fine Coat

623

707 - Why Jerry Muskrat Builds His House in the Water

585

808 - Why Old Man Coyote Has Many Voices

700

909 - Why Miner the Mole Lives Under Ground

671

1010 - Why Mr. Snake Cannot Wink

717

1111 - Why Bobby Coon Has Rings on His Tail

617

1212 - Why There Is a Black Head in the Buzzard Family

675

1313 - Why Buster Bear Appears to Have No Tail

668

1414 - Why Flitter the Bat Flies At Night

665

1515 - Why Spotty the Turtle Carries His House With Him

666

1616 - Why Paddy the Beaver Has a Broad Tail

680

Mother West Wind 'Why' Stories

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